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Rapid Employee Relief in Disasters: How companies can provide timely and compassionate support to employees in their time of need

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When disaster strikes, timing is everything, and the best kind of relief is the kind that comes fast. Disaster relief organizations understand that needs begin before the storm arrives, through evacuation orders, and last until homes are rebuilt or are safe to inhabit. They can appoint an in-house team to lead the effort.

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How You Can Help with Disaster Relief

NonProfit Hub

Here’s how you can help with disaster relief efforts today and every day. Another way to help disaster victims is to join the fundraising effort. The federal government sets aside money in case disaster strikes, but their funding decisions are made with the assumption that civilians will help provide financial aid.

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How To Use The Flexible Method During A Business Crisis

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. Among the advice Burstall offers is that when a disaster strikes, he recommends you look beyond your organization for help.

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Finding the Right Nonprofit Partner Before Disaster Strikes

Connection Cafe

When looking for the right nonprofit organization to build a disaster relief strategy with, there are going to be a few questions you must ask yourself: › Is this for a disaster that has impacted my company directly? If YES, then you want to work with those closest to you and to the problem. Financial or service or both? ›

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The Power of the Crowd: A New Frontier in Disaster Response

Tech Soup

In times of disaster, social media can provide an on-the-ground view of what's happening, who needs help, and where they're located. The authors come from varying sectors, including NGOs, government agencies, academia, and business. More on Technology and Disaster Relief. Image: aboyandhisbike.

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Research Friday: Government contracting in the new normal

ASU Lodestar Center

Particularly in the last several years, in the wake of the financial crisis, organizations have struggled with a variety of challenges related to government support. In the United States, we rely on government to provide key economic supports. embedded in government contracting. consistent, structural challenges. So to cover.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

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Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises. If a government regulation changed or community preferences shifted, would you have time to react?